Secret C/C++ Software Engineer

Insight Global is looking for a C/C++ Software Engineer to join one of our clients at Nellis AFB. They will help design, develop, and maintain critical system software components for Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) at the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center – Nellis (JITTC-N), Nellis AFB, NV. As part of a team providing on-site Modeling and Simulation (M&S) support to establish and deliver high-end Advanced Tactics, Training, and Test capability for Government personnel operating under USAFWC/ACC, this candidate will contribute to the development and maintenance of NAVAIR’s Next Generation Threat System (NGTS), a continually evolving synthetic environment generator that provides constructive entities to the battlespace simulation and supports multiple platform/services training, testing, analysis, and research and development. The Software Engineer will leverage their expertise in C++/C, along with strong design skills, to enhance the functionality and integration of NGTS with other JSE components like GRID (Global Reusable Interface Domain) in a complex simulation and training environment. This role requires a solid understanding of software architecture and development of best practices.
What You Will Do
Developing software for an advanced synthetic training environment. This software is integrated into flight simulators to support pilot training against potential threats. Support software development, software integration, customer training and demonstrations.

• Demonstrates a knowledge of standard programming algorithms, design patterns, and object-oriented software design.
• Evaluate and review C++ language code. Programming using C++, C, Python 3.
• Develops parallel processes, threading, process communication.
• Utilizes Git for daily code management, including branching, merging, and resolving conflicts within a collaborative development environment.
• Works proficiently with Git in both Bash (Linux) and Windows environments.
• Interacts with remote repositories, pushes code updates, and manages local repositories.
• Adheres to established branching strategies and understands the implications of working with master/production branches.
• Collaborates with team members to design future enhancements.
• Familiarity with time-series analysis a plus.
Compensation: $62/hr to $69/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start day 1 of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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• Must have at least 5 years of C++ and software engineering experience with a Bachelors in CS/CE or a related Engineering, Math, or Physics field. OR 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Extensive experience with object-oriented software design and development, particularly in C++.
• Experience working with Git version control system, including branching, merging, and conflict resolution.
• Proficiency working in a Linux command-line environment (Bash).
• Able to successfully manage competing tasks and priorities.
• Strong oral and written communication, troubleshooting and organizational skills.
• Must have an active secret clearance

• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Experience with NGTS programming.
• Experience with GRID or GRID services and programming.
• Experience scripting and programming object-oriented languages like Java and Python is a plus.
• Experience contributing to the system design or architecture of new and current systems.
• Experience with Agile software practices.
• Extensive experience with Git bash and repo functions in a production code construct, including advanced branching strategies and release management.
• Familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and basic Linux commands.
• Experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) efforts.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.